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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.27, 153.30 and 73.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.27, 153.30 and 73.43 is: 110.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.27 : 153.30 = 73.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.27/153.30 = 73.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.27x = 153.30 × 73.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.27x = 11,256.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,256.82/102.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.07

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